Follower (8)
'follower' is the definition.
(I know that disciple is a type of follower)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for disciple that I've seen before include "Devout follower" , "Learner in school" , "Christian?" , "A follower or apostle" , "I spliced to get a follower" .)
'follower' is the definition.
(adherent is a kind of follower)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for adherent that I've seen before include "Freak" , "lover" , "Loyal follower, one who sticks" , "Supporter, fan" , "Sticking; partisan" .)
'follower' is the definition.
(I know that devotee is a type of follower)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for devotee that I've seen before include "Person who is utterly loyal and committed to someone" , "Keen admirer" , "Disciple" , "Fan, enthusiast" , "An enthusiast or a loving follower" .)
'follower' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for acolyte that I've seen before include "Minister's assistant" , "Priest's assistant at a liturgical service" , "candle-stick holder?" , "Adherent or priest's assistant" , "Religious assistant" .)
(Another definition for com that I've seen is " La - -, novel series by Balzac".)